Director of Business Systems - IT/Manufacturing at Hanwha Defense USA Inc

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Shipbuilding Business Systems, Enterprise IT, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Systems, ERP, MES, PLM, Systems Integration, Process Optimization, Cyber Compliance, Data Governance, Change Management, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, DoD Requirements, System Architecture

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Location Rosslyn, VA or Philadelphia, PA (On-Site with Travel) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Director of Shipbuilding Business Systems to lead the strategy, integration, and performance of enterprise IT platforms that support shipbuilding engineering, planning, production, supply chain, and business operations. This role oversees digital systems across the full manufacturing lifecycle—from design through construction, delivery, and sustainment—and ensures that systems enable efficiency, data integrity, and on‑time execution for complex naval and commercial shipbuilding programs. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing systems, enterprise IT, digital transformation, and operational processes within a shipyard or heavy industrial environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the vision, roadmap, and governance for shipyard business systems, including manufacturing, planning, scheduling, engineering, ERP, MES, PLM, and quality systems. • Drive integration of IT and operational systems to create a cohesive digital thread from engineering design to production execution and lifecycle management. • Support operational excellence through improved workflows, system configuration, analytics, automation, and process optimization in partnership with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain. • Oversee system reliability, cyber compliance, data governance, and scalability to support evolving shipbuilding program requirements. • Lead cross‑functional teams to implement and enhance core systems (ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, QMS, maintenance/asset systems, document management, etc.). • Evaluate new digital tools, architecture improvements, and technology investments; develop business cases, ROI assessments, and implementation plans. • Ensure alignment of system capabilities with production needs—work orders, materials, work instructions, labor tracking, scheduling, capacity planning, and configuration control. • Drive user adoption, training, change management, and process discipline across departments. • Partner with Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure teams to ensure compliance with DoD requirements (NIST 800‑171, CMMC, DFARS). • Manage vendor relationships, service-level agreements, license strategy, and system upgrade cycles. • Lead issue resolution, risk identification, and continuous improvement efforts for all business systems within the shipyard. • Build and mentor a high-performing team of Business Systems Analysts, Application Specialists, and ERP/MES/PLM experts. • Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive briefings that articulate system performance, project status, and strategic technology needs. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Systems, or a related field; Master’s preferred. • 10–15+ years of experience in manufacturing IT, business systems leadership, or digital transformation roles—preferably in shipbuilding, aerospace, or complex heavy manufacturing. • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, and digital manufacturing ecosystems and how they integrate with engineering and production processes. • Proven experience managing large-scale software implementations, system integrations, and business transformation initiatives. • Understanding of shipyard workflows—work packages, planning, production control, material flow, scheduling, and quality. • Strong technical knowledge of databases, system architecture, interfaces/APIs, and data governance frameworks. • Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance requirements for defense manufacturing (NIST 800‑171, CMMC, DFARS). • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills with experience supporting operations in fast-paced industrial environments. • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with major enterprise platforms. • Background in continuous improvement, LEAN manufacturing, or digital lean initiatives. • Experience with analytics, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and data visualization platforms. • Project management certification (PMP, Agile/Scrum) or ITIL certification. • Experience in shipyard modernization or Industry 4.0 initiatives (IoT, machine data integration, automation). Key Competencies • Strategic business systems leadership • Digital manufacturing & IT integration • ERP/MES/PLM governance and optimization • Cross-functional operations and engineering support • Data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance • Change management and user adoption • Team leadership and vendor management Physical Demands / Work Environment • Combination of office and shipyard production environments; regular walking in industrial areas required. • Occasional travel between facilities, vendor sites, or program locations. Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. • Ability to work in fast-paced operational settings with shifting priorities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the strategy, integration, and performance of enterprise IT platforms supporting shipbuilding engineering, planning, production, and supply chain across the full manufacturing lifecycle. Key duties include driving system integration, supporting operational excellence through optimization, and overseeing system reliability and compliance for complex naval and commercial programs.